I don't think he fit our 4-3-3 formation. Peak Rakitic is sure a better player than him. He'll be highly possible to end up like Cesc at Barca, who's struggling under high pressing and hardly contribute to defense duties.
It's normal people are not hyped about them. We're used to watch Pique and Busquets played, and they are very less likely to surpass our current players in the future.
His system isn't work with a less superior team. Fans always demand him to play with a more pragmatic approach in some games, but he won't. And that is Pep.
He is saying goodbye to this season if he is going to surgery. I think the club will continue the conservative treatment as it is not affordable to lose him.
Coutinho is similar to Ozil, Mata and James. A type of "luxury player".
Deco and Iniesta both contribute much more in defense. They have better positioning and anticipation skills.
Barca won't sign him if he is not Brazilian. We're repeating Fabregas tragedy trying to shoehorn him into the formation. I hope PSG is interested in him so we can take a stop loss.